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Speaking shortly after the resolution passed, Pence called it a message from Americans to the Iranian people.

"As Americans have done throughout our history, this Congress today, on behalf of the American people, has spoken a word of heartfelt support to all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties and the rule of law," he said.

He urged U.S. senators to support the identical resolution that Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, introduced Friday.

Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.

Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) expresses its support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law;

(2) condemns the ongoing violence against demonstrators by the Government of Iran and pro-government militias, as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication through interference with the Internet and cellphones; and

(3) affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections.

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Re: U.S. House votes overwhelmingly for Iranian resolution

Originally Posted by ARealConservative

What is the point of such legislation if it isn't to influence internal affairs of a sovereign nation?

That is not the same as intervention. What we did with the Shah is intervention. What we did to aid Saddam against Iran when Saddam was our buddy and all around good dictator is intervention. Merely stating that you support Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law is not intervention. But like I said, if he views it as such I may disagree, but I can admire the consistency of his views in that regard. Likewise, CNN getting the word out is not intervention. It's merely support for free speech.